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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,498

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $2,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $30,975
Base Invoice $21,702 $29,736
Package 3 4,885  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69 65
All-weather floor mats 99 140
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Package 3 4,463  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55 59
All-weather floor mats 64 127
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 8,278 2,475
Options (change) 7,554 2,252
Destination 630 875
Total Price $32,498 $34,325
Total Invoice $29,886 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year20062018
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,498$34,325
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,498$33,495
Total Invoice$29,886$32,863
Adjustments for Features0-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$32,068

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,365$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-795

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.4 in
Length179.3 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested237554%
Total Not Requested205046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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